MPNP-B Adaptability Matrix

MPNP-B Adaptability Matrix

Adaptability Matrix is also available in PDF format

The Adaptability Assessment Matrix is used to evaluate your potential to successfully settle in Manitoba and become economically established by starting a business. In order to be nominated, you must score a minimum 60 (out of a maximum 100) points on this matrix.

1. 1. Age (Max 15 points)

2. 2. Business Knowledge (Max 15 points) Points

• You must have at least three years of business ownership experience in past five years to be assessed for points as a business owner.
• If you own multiple businesses, only the percentage of ownership of the main/principal business will be considered for the purpose of this criterion.
• If your spouse owns shares in the same business, the combined ownership will be counted together for the purpose of this criterion.
• If you own less than 20% share in a business, then you must be a Senior Manager to qualify for the MPNP-B.

3. 3. Business Experience (Max 15 points)

• Length of experience is counted only for senior management or business ownership experience as defined by the MPNP-B. No points will be awarded for other experience. For example, middle or entry level management experience or self-employed business ownership experience will not score any points under this criteria.

4. 4. Net Worth (Max 15 points)

5. 5. English and/or French Fluency (Max 20 points)

To be scored for this criterion, an applicant must submit test results from an approved language-testing organization (IELTS test score or equivalent language competency test score) as proof of language proficiency.

Language tests accepted by the MPNP
The MPNP has approved two English testing agencies – International English language Testing System (IELTS) General and Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)-General (available in Canada only). These are the same agencies and tests used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

You must take one of these tests no more than two years before the date you submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the MPNP-B, and must submit the official results as a required document with your MPNP-B application.

Applicants are assigned points based on their Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level. The MPNP-B uses the following table to determine CLB levels from language test results.

6. 6. Enhanced Settlement Factors (Applicant can only score a maximum of 20 points under enhanced settlement factors).

• The Business Research Visit must be conducted no more than one year prior to submission of an EOI.
• A close relative must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and residing in Manitoba for more than one year. A close relative is defined as a sister/brother, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, grandparent or first cousin. Proof of relationship must be provided. If your relative has lived in Manitoba for more than one year, provide proof that he/she is well-established in Manitoba (proof of employment, proof of residence, Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment, etc.)
• You must provide documents supporting the enrollment of your children in an accredited Manitoba educational institution.
• You can score a combined maximum of 20 points for this criterion.